

City Cast Las Vegas
City Cast
City Cast Las Vegas is a daily podcast and newsletter created by and for locals (and locals-at-heart) that’ll challenge the easy narratives about our city … and, okay, maybe confirm a few of them, too. Las Vegas is a city of reinvention, bursting at the seams as it welcomes newcomers into its various incarnations as a service-worker union town, a military town, a college town, and, most recently, a sports town.There’s a four-mile street testifying to our entrepreneurial genius, not far from pockets of staggering inequality. Great wealth runs through our city, but how much of that actually stays in Vegas? We’re independent in spirit, but also ruled by orange traffic cones. Our 2.5 million residents anchor an ever-changing city of 42 million visitors.Join us every morning for the messy, delightful, complicated conversations that Las Vegans are having: You’ll hear us ask hard questions about where we’ll get our water when Lake Mead runs out, and how we’ll keep housing affordable. We’ll argue over our favorite Chinatown bars, and share insider tips on the best tacos in town. City Cast Las Vegas will show you how loving a city means celebrating it and also holding it accountable, while having some fun along the way—because Las Vegans know how to have a good time.
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Nov 25, 2024 • 24min
Did F1 Fix the Mistakes From Year One?
The Formula 1 Las Vegas Heineken Silver Grand Prix wrapped on Saturday and while there were no manhole cover crashes this year, did F1 fix all the other mistakes from year one? Co-host Dayvid Figler sits down with Hey Las Vegas newsletter editor Rob Kachelriess to compare the past two years of F1 in Vegas, highlight the wins and misses, and brainstorm how F1 could be less of a burden on locals.Learn more about the sponsors of this November 25th episode:WineauxWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 22, 2024 • 31min
Cop Shoots Wrong Person, The Dirtiest Las Vegas Casino, Affordable Housing on a Golf Course
Some heaviness in this Friday news round-up, and some lightness. Nevada Current Deputy Editor April Corbin Girnus joins co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman to talk about the Las Vegas home invasion where police shot and killed the wrong person, a golf course controversially slated to become the site of affordable housing, and how visitors determined which casino deserves the title of the dirtiest in Las Vegas (the results probably won’t surprise you). Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 21, 2024 • 25min
Where to Eat Out in Las Vegas This Thanksgiving
If you’re tired just thinking about preparing a Thanksgiving meal this year, or looking for a great new place to try, this episode is for you. Co-host Sarah Lohman talks to Neon News editor-in-chief Samantha Gemini Stevens about which Las Vegas restaurants are serving great traditional meals, non-traditional options for those who want something a little different, and desserts for those who aren’t so much into pie.Find restaurants we mention in this Thanksgiving roundup from Neon News, and don’t forget our own Sonja Cho Swanson’s local Thanksgiving pie roundup.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.If you enjoyed the interview with Jim Reding, the CEO of the Aroma Retail, Learn more here.Learn more about the other sponsors of this November 21st episode:WineauxEnchant Las VegasLooking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 20, 2024 • 27min
Can F1 Ever Win Over Vegas Locals?
F1 is back upon us, and while the anticipation and energy may not be as high as year one, it isn’t any less divisive in year two. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to Nehme Abouzeid, a former marketing executive for the Sphere, Vegas Golden Knights, and multiple Strip properties, about whether F1 is all it’s cracked up to be and how F1 could reach locals better. If you enjoyed the interview with Aaron Berger, the Executive Director of the Neon Museum, learn more here.Learn more about the other sponsors of this November 20th episode:WineauxEnchant Las VegasWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 19, 2024 • 29min
Can Locals Fall in Love with Las Vegas Transit?
While Las Vegas residents say they want mass transit, many seem reluctant to use the public transit system that already exists. Co-host Dayvid Figler talks to MJ Maynard, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission, about common misconceptions and public safety concerns around the city’s public transportation, where the RTC is unique on the national transit scene, whether light rail would succeed, and why there aren’t more convenient connections to the airport.If you enjoyed the interview with Kelly Ford, the founder of KellySOMM, learn more here. Use promo code CITYCAST at checkout for free shipping.Learn more about the other sponsors of this November 19th episode:WineauxEnchant Las VegasWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 18, 2024 • 24min
Can Henderson Finally Fix Boulder Highway?
The city of Henderson is re-imagining Boulder Highway, and they’ve launched a massive restructuring project for one of Las Vegas’ least-loved throughways. Co-host Sarah Lohman talks with Ray Delahanty, urban planner and creator of CityNerd, about where and why Boulder Highway needs some extra TLC, some of the history around that stretch of land, and what improvements could make this stretch of land a place you’d want to hang out on.Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 15, 2024 • 32min
F1’s Second Chance to Impress, Yet Another NBA Arena Pitch, and R.I.P. Mr. Piffles
Friday has returned, and so have co-hosts Sarah Lohman, Dayvid Figler, and TheList.Vegas founder Andrew Kiraly to discuss their thoughts and feelings around the return of F1 and whether it will be a better experience in Las Vegas than last year. Plus, exploring renderings of a new resort and NBA-ready arena on the Strip, and memorializing beloved show dog Mr. Piffles, the Piff the Magic Dragon co-star, who passed away this week just before his 17th birthday. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 15th episode:Global Product SourcingWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 14, 2024 • 26min
Las Vegas' Obsession with Pumpkin Explained
There’s more than one way to slice up a pumpkin. Like, a lot. Co-host and culinary historian Sarah Lohman talks with Chef Sterling Buckley of Palate to discuss our obsession with all things pumpkin this time of year, some Las Vegas spots to enjoy pumpkin-y options, and so many ideas for how to prepare and enjoy the gourd. Don’t listen to this hungry. If you enjoyed the interview Juve MD's Dr. Andrea Dempsey, learn more here.Learn more about the other sponsors of this November 14th episode: Global Product SourcingWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 13, 2024 • 16min
Is Las Vegas the New Sports Capital of the World?
With sports betting becoming legal in more U.S. states and the Trop dropping to make way for the A’s, Las Vegas is starting to court sports fans. How would increased sports tourism benefit the city? Co-host Sarah Lohman talks to Vegas local Bailey Schulz, consumer news reporter for USA Today, who is following the rise in sports business interest.Learn more about the sponsors of this November 13th episode: Global Product SourcingWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Nov 12, 2024 • 21min
Where Nevada Stands After the 2024 Election
As the dust settles on the 2024 election, we take a look at the most impactful upcoming changes to Las Vegas and Nevada. Political pundit and CEO of the Nevada Independent Jon Ralston sits down with co-host Dayvid Figler to discuss the new members of the Nevada Senate, Trump’s impact, and our deceivingly low voter turnout.Learn more about the sponsors of this November 12th episode: Global Product SourcingWant to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719.For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas.Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.